La Grange, IL – Part-Time Police Officer

The Village of La Grange (pop. 16,321) is seeking three part-time Police Officers for the Police Department. La Grange is a vibrant community offering walkable and charming neighborhoods surrounding a bustling downtown that features dozens of diverse restaurants, numerous independent shops, and national retail tenants. Located at the crossroads of La Grange Road, Ogden Avenue, and the Metra BNSF line, over 50,000 vehicles, commuters, and pedestrians stream through downtown La Grange every day. The La Grange Police Department provides excellent service to the community and values continual improvement, including accreditation through ILEAP.

The La Grange Police Department is a valued facet of the community. The department’s high visibility provides an opportunity to preserve and promote community safety through quality service to residents, business owners, and visitors. The department is comprised of 35 full-time employees, including 28 sworn officers and five civilian employees, as well as two part-time officers. There is a Deputy Chief, six Sergeants and 20 patrol officers in addition to the Police Chief.

Position Summary
Under the direction of Police Sergeants, this part-time position is primarily responsible for performing general police work and traffic enforcement for the purposes of protecting the lives, persons and property of the citizens of the Village of La Grange through evenhanded enforcement of laws and ordinances. This position is typically the first to respond to calls for service. The position conducts investigations and maintain routine patrol activities to accomplish the following objectives: preserving the peace, enforcing the law, preventing and detecting crime, protecting life and property, arresting suspected violators of the law, and rendering service to the public.

Police Department Mission
The men and women of the La Grange Police Department are committed to the delivery of professional police services through our knowledge, skills, and abilities. We are empowered by the community we serve, and we pledge to create partnerships with the community while maintaining order through the equitable enforcement of laws, objective and impartial treatment of others, and by being courteous, polite, responsive and accountable to the community.

We are dedicated to protecting lives, protecting property and protecting the rights of individuals and are guided by the principles of professional conduct, ethical behavior, honesty, and a high degree of integrity. Our mission includes the objective of creating an environment where people live safely and without fear.

The members of the La Grange Police Department subscribe to the philosophy of community-orientated policing, crime prevention, and problem solving. We pledge collectively and individually to be service oriented, and constantly improve ourselves in order to meet the present and future challenges of our Community.

In accomplishing the mission, we have adopted the motto “Pride and Professionalism”.

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications
Qualified candidates must be at least 21 years of age on the date of appointment. High school diploma or GED equivalent is required and 60 semester hours from an accredited college or university by time of appointment preferred. At least two-years’ experience as a sworn law enforcement officer. Must not have been convicted of a felony or certain misdemeanors, as defined by statute. Possession of a valid Illinois Driver’s License is required. Must hold a valid Firearm Owner’s ID. Must be a graduate of a State of Illinois basic recruit academy and meet requirements for Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) for Certified Police Officer or eligible to receive a waiver of training. For more details regarding requirements and qualifications, please see Job Application.

Successful completion of a command staff interview, physical exam, psychological exam, background investigation including reference checks, and drug screening is required.

Hourly Rate
The hourly rate range for this position is $27 to $30 DOQ.

Work Schedule
The Part-Time Police Officer’s working schedule will vary based on the operational needs of the department.

How to Apply
Position will be open until filled. Qualified individuals interested in being considered for the position must email their application to: tgriffin@lagrangeil.gov. For any questions during the application process, please contact Police Chief Timothy Griffin at tgriffin@lagrangeil.gov.

Part-Time Police Officer Job Application

The Village of La Grange is an Equal Opportunity Employer.